Why India needs political change to retain women in STEM
In India, the story of women and girls in science is organised around a mismatch between a widening pipeline and stubborn barriers. Put differently, the country is getting better at bringing girls and young women into STEM education but it has been much less consistent at converting those aspirations into long careers in scientific work. […]
Using 21st Century Tools for College Success
Succeeding in college today can be a daunting challenge for students without the necessary study skills or those with learning disabilities. Students must adapt not only to a whole new learning environment, but also to a more rigorous and advanced curriculum. Fortunately, 21st century technology can help colleges and universities provide the extra support their […]
Capping A grades at Harvard to curb inflation: Why faculty support comes with unease
Faculty at Harvard University have voiced cautious support for a proposal that would cap undergraduate A grades at about 20 percent and introduce an internal ranking system, saying the move could address long-running concerns about grade inflation. At the same time, several professors have warned that the policy could narrow definitions of distinction, limit faculty […]
Global warming, pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature
The colours of the natural world are not what they once were. More than half of the oceans have become greener over the last 20 years, and forests are turning brown prematurely. Various species of flora and fauna have also been changing their colours to adapt to rising temperatures, loss of habitats, and pollution. This […]
Mobile Learning: Effective Anytime, Anywhere Education
Mobile learning is growing by leaps and bounds, and mobile learning devices are no longer restricted to the classroom. Most students, including young students, own or have access to cell phones, iPods, tablets, or other handheld devices—and school administrators are quickly realizing that students can use those devices to access school websites, classroom assignments, and […]
US education department signals flexibility in federal funding to strengthen teacher workforce
US guidance encourages strategic staffing and new teacher roles using ESEA funds. (AP Photo) The US Department of Education has issued new guidance to states and school districts, highlighting how federal education funds can be used more flexibly to support innovative teacher workforce strategies and improve student learning outcomes.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the […]
How to Make Smart Buying Decisions with Digital Displays
As digital displays become more prevalent on college campuses, higher-education leaders are becoming more aware of how visually arresting displays not only can enhance communications, but also can grab the attention of prospective students—as well as benefactors. But there are a number of factors that campus leaders should know about as they consider their digital […]
Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training
National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children […]
Helping Students Learn with Reliable Wireless Connectivity
The explosion of mobile devices in schools underscores the need for fast, secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage wireless internet access—enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, while letting school leaders focus on instruction rather than solving IT issues. With the generous support of Aerohive Networks, we’ve assembled this collection of stories from our archives, along with other […]
$4m on 8,000 education department trips with little explanation: What you need to know about the gaps worrying lawmakers
Education department travel spending draws scrutiny over missing records For the third year in a row, the education department has failed to provide lawmakers with full records explaining how nearly $4m was spent on more than 8,000 work-related trips, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press.The incomplete reporting, covering travel between January and November […]